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Draft CMP Chapter One Mission Vision Goals.Pdf Kona Kai `Ōpua Ha`aheo Hawai`i i na Kona Proud is Kona of Hawai`i Ka wai kau i ka maka ka `ōpua The waters and thick clouds Hualalai kau mai i luna Hualālai, the majestic mountain is high above Ka heke ia o na Kona Kona is the best He `āina wela i`o o na Kona This warm land E ka makani ahe olu wai With the refreshing wind `O ka pa konane ahe kehau The bright moonlight that I ka ili o ka malihini Beckons the visitors Hui: Chorus: Hanohano Proud `O Kona kai `ōpua i ka la`i The cloud banks over Kona's peaceful sea `O pua hinano i ka mālie Like the hinano flower Wai na lai In the peaceful sea Ka mako a `ōpua The cloudbanks of Kona `A`ole no ahe lua a`e like aku ia Are incomparable, second to none Me Kona kai `ōpua The cloudbanks of Kona Ke kai ma`oki`oki The streaked sea Ke kai malino a`o Kona` The peaceful sea of Kona Kona kai `ōpua i ka la`i The cloud bank over Kona's peaceful sea `O pua hinano i ka mālie Like the hinano flower in the calm Holo na wai a ke kehau Where dusk descends with evening dew Ke na`u wai la nā kamali`i The na`u is chanted by the playful children Kāohi ana i ke kukuna lā Hold back the rays of the sun Ku`u la kolili i ka`ili kai The sun rays reflecting on the surface of the sea Pumehana wale ho`i ia `āina Very warm is the land Aloha no kini a`o Ho`olulu Very loving the Ho`olulu progeny `A`ohe lua ia `oe ke aloha Nothing compares to the love O ku`u puni o ka mea `owa O my beloved companion of all time Ha`ina ka inoa o ku`u lani For my lovely chief, my last refrain No Liholiho no la inoa Liholiho, I praise your name This mele (song) tells of a love affair between Liholiho (Kamehameha II) and a woman of rank. It sings of the places and activities of Kona and compares them to the deep emotions of love. Known as Kona of the tranquil seas, the opua or pink cumulus cloud formations that hang low are regarded as omens of good fortune and good weather. Hinano is the blossom of the male pandanus tree and was used as an aphrodisiac. Na`u is a game of Kona where the children chant "na`u" and hold their breath until the sun disappears. Ho`olulu was an ancient chief of Kona. (Source: http://www.huapala.org/Kona_Kai_Opua.html) Today, the song "Kona Kai `Ōpua" is a popular favorite with the local population. A local outrigger canoe club (one of the oldest in the state) shares the name. The Kona Kai `Ōpua Canoe Club hosts the annual Queen Lili`uokalani Canoe Race that finishes at Kailua Pier (Site #01.) Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast Corridor Management Plan i Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast Corridor Management Plan ii Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast ‐ Preface Ali`i Drive, what’s in a name? To the unsuspecting motorist, travel along Ali`i Drive is a very pleasant seven mile coastal drive filled with scenic vistas, natural features and recreational opportunities. But look a little closer and discover that these seven miles of roadway hold seven centuries of Hawaiian history and culture revealed in the archaeological sites that have survived over hundreds of years. Ali`i, Hawai`i’s royal class, were the ruler‐caretakers of the islands. The great chiefs, through their strong genealogical connections, owned all the land in the areas they controlled. It was also their duty to communicate with the gods, seeking blessings of health and prosperity through fertile land and sea. Royal centers were compounds selected by the ali`i for their abundance of resources and recreation opportunities, with good surfing and canoe‐landing sites being favored. Structures most likely included heiau (religious temples) and sacred areas, house sites for the ali`i and their entourage of family and kahuna (priests). Four of the seven ancient royal centers in use in Kona are located on what is now called Ali`i Drive: Kamakahonu (Site # S‐1,) Hōlualoa (Site #12, Kahalu`u (Site # 19) and Keauhou (Site #S‐3). Our story begins with the oral traditions that tell us that in the time of Pa`ao, or by western calculations the 1300s, Chiefess Keolonahihi resided at the Hōlualoa Royal Center (Site #12). Keolonahihi, reported to be either the daughter or niece of Pa`ao, is an essential link to the beginnings of old Hawai`i’s kapu system – the religious, social and political structure introduced by Pa`ao which lasted for some 500 years until King Kamehameha II defiantly ended it in 1819 at the Kamakahonu Royal Center (Site #S‐1). Defending these old traditions, over 300 warriors lost their lives in the fierce Battle of Kuamo`o and are buried at Lekeleke (Site #25), the southern endpoint of Ali`i Drive. In the early 1500s, `Umialiloa (`Umi) consolidated his reign by killing off other chiefs to become the sole ruler of Hawai`i Island. He then moved to Kona (Site #02,) where he was known as a benevolent chief, and during this time the Kahalu`u area grew in its political stature and religious significance. Lonoikamakahiki, who also ruled during the 1500s, chose Kahalu`u and Keauhou for his residence and the seat of government. The Kahalu`u Royal Center (Site #19) included the ancient Hāpaiali'i Heiau (Site #21) that once stood for prayers, along with adjacent Ke'ekū heiau (Site # 21) and Makolea heiau (Site #22.) All have been recently restored. Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast Corridor Management Plan iii In the 1600s, Keakealaniwahine, the great‐great grandmother of King Kamehameha I, and her mother Keakamahana were ali`i of the highest rank and they resided at the Hōlualoa Royal Center (Site #12). Alapa`inui and Kalani`ōpu`u, 1600s to 1700s, are also associated with several sites and heiau in the region. The Kamehameha Dynasty ruled for nearly a century from the late 1700s to the late 1800s. During the late 1700s and early 1800s, King Kamehameha I, also known as Kamehameha the Great, was the first to unify the entire Hawai`i archipelago under a single rule. In the final years of his life, Kamehameha I selected Kamakahonu (Site #S‐1) as his residence and his rule established the first Capital of Hawai`i here from 1812 until his death in 1819. Shortly thereafter, the capital of the kingdom was moved from Hawai`i Island, never to return. Archaeological features of these various sites, for the most part, remain in place along Ali`i Drive and signal their monumental importance in Hawai`i’s history and culture. There are many stories to share: of political intrigue, of love, of war, of triumph and of defeat. It was here, along Ali`i Drive, over centuries in time where chiefs of the highest rank walked. And there are many, many more stories to tell, all along Ali`i Drive, including the coming of the first Christian missionaries who arrived in Kailua Bay in 1820 (Site #01) and began the transformation of Hawai`i through rapid religious conversion and Hōlualoa Bay where Kamehameha the Great learned to excel at surfing (Site #11). Today, Ali`i Drive is a perfect setting for walking, running or biking, for the casual to competitive. Mile markers pace individual performance and guide exercisers along its level, picturesque course. Historic Kailua Village also hosts renowned international sporting events (Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament, Ironman Triathlon Championship and Queen Lili`uokalani Long Distance Canoe Races.) Beautiful views and sweeping vistas make for pleasant drives; turn a corner and you move quickly from a strong lava flow shoreline to crystal clear white sand beaches, then quickly back again. Historic sites once covered much of the Kailua to Keauhou section of the Kona Coast. It is important for us to honor the ali`i by maintaining, enhancing and interpreting the remaining ancestral inheritance. By whatever means (vehicle, transit, bicycle or on foot,) following the footsteps of ancient royalty and embracing the scenic beauty, natural and archaeological features, historic sites, associated cultural traditions and recreational opportunities will give the traveler a greater appreciation and understanding of Hawai`i’s past and sense of place in the world. Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast Corridor Management Plan iv For Information, Contact: Kailua Village Business Improvement District, Inc 75‐5751 Kuakini Highway #202 Kailua‐Kona HI 96740 (808) 326‐7820 [email protected] Prepared by: Ho`okuleana LLC … to take responsibility … 25 Kāne`ohe Bay Drive, Suite 212 Kailua, Hawai`i 96734 (808) 254‐2223 (O`ahu) (808) 329‐4447 (Big Island) [email protected] Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast Corridor Management Plan v Local Scenic Byway Committee Members Organization Name Representing Ahuena Heiau Inc Tommy Hickcox Cultural/civic organization Ross Wilson County of Hawai`i Warren Lee Road management agency Wally Lau Mayor’s Office Bobby Command Daughters of Hawai`i Lolly Davis Cultural/civic organization Sally Inkster Leinaala Benson Destination Kona Coast Marie Aquilar Tourism/business organization Iona Hughes DLNR, State Historic Preservation Division Analu Josephides State agency that oversees historic sites/cultural issues Huggos Restaurant Eric von Platen Luder Property owner/business owner Kailua Village Business Improvement Debbie Baker Sponsoring Organization District Monique Peacock Lynn Taube Kamehameha Investment Corp Valery O'Brien Property owner/major developer Kamehameha Schools Dr.
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